I've had lenders offer products I didn't know were out there for buying certain types of properties as well.

This means that sometimes the insurance will be higher than you would think it would be or need to be but be warned; insurance is a "get what you pay for" type of transaction.

I told subsequent tenants this once I moved out of that unit and have never have had a problem since.

Does anyone know any type of real estate meet ups that are happening in Chicago in the month of January?

You now don't seem like the type of person most of us would accept a recommendation from.

I do see many investors incorporating a similar strategy with new construction builds, heavy rehabs, or in instances where the property was bought far below market value (usually a wholesale type transaction).

You may be looking only for "low-hanging fruit" type deals, which are far & few between these days.Read copy & paste info below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010 caused real estate prices to crash across the country - but didn't affect rent amounts.

@Vidit Maini You might want to be more specific regarding what type, if business you want to start.

We've never had any issues whenever we submitted a claim, and they would take care of the type of situation you're dealing with.  

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer